Ahmed Y. Eid

Experience

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  KARAD

  Oct 2008 - Feb 2009

  Technical Support Engineer

  "KARAD is a company specialized in promoting and distributing polymer products from Saudi Arabi Petro Rabegh oil field."* Acted as the vocal point and link between Saudi producers and Egyptian management.* Provided technical support, including monitoring, reporting, and tool administration.* Facilitated alignment between sales, procurement, and production to ensure optimal delivery reliability.* Handled administrative tasks related to order processing, from intake to invoicing and shipping. Show less

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  Melrose Resources - Qantara Petroleum Co.

  Mar 2009 - Oct 2015

  • Participated in the three plants' commissioning, startup & facility operation.• Strictly implemented Quality, Health, safety, and environmental management procedures.• Investigated equipment faults, and developed, planned, and carried out maintenance programs.• Led audits, training, and HSE awareness initiatives among junior engineers & technicians.• Held kick-off and project meetings, factory/site visits, and quality inspections. • Operated DCS (Foxboro) to coordinate process variables, and to direct flow rates of various process utilities from oil treatment, gas processing, and LPG plants, while ensuring product quality.• Experienced with ESD, FDs & GDs philosophy and cause & effect, while providing technical skills.• Experienced in oil, gas, and refrigeration processing equipment like glycol dehydration, JT units, turboexpander, Molecular sieve adsorption, Heat exchangers, Fractionation towers.

  • Senior Field Operation Engineer

    Oct 2012 - Oct 2015

  • Field Operation Engineer

    Mar 2009 - Sept 2012
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  Petroceltic - Qantara Petroleum Co.

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  Process Safety Engineer

  • Supervised the operation of 6.5 MWatt Solar Turbine, and any required upgrades or troubleshooting.• Participated in or led various safety reviews/studies, such as PHAs, HAZOPs, and JSAs • Decreased accidents & near miss rates by 10%, and 0% for human and machine losses.• Provided technical assistance to safety management systems, process safety, fire prevention, quantitative risk analysis, and failure analysis to minimize losses.• Reviewed plant designs & affirmed compliance with standards and operational safety requirements.• Member of a team, that achieved implementation of ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certificates for Qantara Petroleum Company, audited existing processes, identified gaps, and implemented CAs. Show less

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  EL-MANSOURA PETROLEUM COMPANY

  May 2017 - Aug 2019

  Process Engineer

  • Coordinated start-up, and shutdown, provided technical support to the operational teams.• Successfully managed projects/upgrades throughout their lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, controlling, and closure), delivered on time, within budget, and with stakeholder satisfaction.• Implemented policies, procedures, and methodologies for continuous improvement.• Challenged and coached team members to attain peak performance and meet business targets.

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  Qantara Petroleum Co.

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2023

  Senior Process Engineer

  • Managed capital projects from inception through completion, including starting with scope, feasibility studies, detailed design, economic analysis, and Front-End Loading (from FEL 0 to FEL 2).• Supervised FEED and EPC tasks, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to project timelines.• Developed design basis documents (Design Criteria, Material balance, and process simulations).• Performed advanced flow assurance and hydraulic calculations for complex onshore and offshore circuits, ensuring optimal system performance. • Experienced in process optimization trials using Design of Experiments (DOE), extracting, analyzing data, and problem-solving during steady state operation, commissioning, and start-ups.• Reviewed and refined vital written communication & process deliverables: PFDs, P&IDs, line lists, chemical reactions, control philosophies, maintenance procedures, technical specifications, and operating procedures.• Led, provided consultation, and defined projects involving project schedules, equipment installation, pipeline development, layout design, chemical processing, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. • Reviewed ITB (Invitation to Bid) documents during the proposal stage, offering process insights into other disciplines, and evaluating techno-commercial vendor offers. • Facilitated alignment between sales, procurement, and production to ensure optimal reliability.• Conducted comprehensive process safety management activities, including Risk Assessments, HAZOP, HAZID, MOC, What-Ifs, Risk Management, and Root cause analysis.• Interfaced and coordinated between other discipline engineers like mechanical & instrumentation engineers and project management staff showing efficient Cross-functional team leadership. Show less

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  The American University in Cairo

  Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

  Middle Management Leadership training program

  One of the Middle Management Program candidates (A program to prepare selective candidates tobe a key person in Egypt’s ambitious plan to be the main Hub of the Oil & Gas industry in the EastMediterranean):o finished my 3 months of training in AUC with Excellent Grades, the training included a selectiveLeadership training and workshops courses including: including :• Strategic management• Business model• Team Building and Networking• Digital transformation• Financial Studies • Marketing • Supply Chain Management• Change Managemento My project in the program was about the implementation of a make-or-buy strategy for entities, itprovided a detailed strategic formula to improve the decision of either internal production orexternal out-sourcing. Show less

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  Freelance

  Dec 2023 - now

  Freelance Instructor (Remote) – Process Simulation, Oil & Gas Operations, and Corporate Governance

  Delivered comprehensive online training courses on process simulation using Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and PRO II to chemical engineering students and professionals.Conducted virtual courses on Oil & Gas operations, covering topics like upstream/downstream processes, refining, and petrochemical plant operations.Provided expert instruction on Corporate Governance principles, focusing on compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.Customized course content to meet client needs, utilizing case studies and real-world scenarios to enhance learning outcomes.Assessed and evaluated participant performance through quizzes, assignments, and feedback sessions, ensuring a deep understanding of complex topics. Show less

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  Western University

  Jan 2025 - now

  Graduate Research Student